China might be indulging in a subterfuge by extending its stapled visa regime to Arunachal Pradesh. What is China up to? Is its latest action of issuing stapled visas to two persons from Arunachal Pradesh — which it lays claim to in entirety — a positive gesture, given that the Chinese embassy...

BEIJING, Jan 17: China Monday said its policy that Arunachal Pradesh is a “disputed area” remains “unchanged”, days after it issued stapled visas to two Indian sportsmen from the state which it claims as “Southern Tibet“.
“China’s position is consistent...

Arunachal Pradesh. Image Credit: mapsofindia.com
NEW DELHI, Jan 13: China on Thursday made it clear that it will not issue visas to any official from Arunachal Pradesh, over which it lays claims, and will continue to issue stapled visas to non-officials from that state.
Speaking against the backdrop...